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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 984.84 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 984.84 and 442 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 984.84 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/984.84 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 984.84 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 435,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,299.28/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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